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flag A Portland-area man was swiftly deported after ICE arrest, sparking outrage and fear in the immigrant community.

flag A rally in Beaverton, Oregon, drew over 100 people demanding justice for Paulino Martin San Pedro, a 53-year-old undocumented immigrant and longtime resident, who was arrested by ICE on November 18 and deported to Mexico within days. flag His son, Eric Martin, said federal agents approached his father’s car with two vehicles, pressured him into signing paperwork to self-deport without a court order, and held him in a Tacoma detention center before deportation. flag The family, which includes U.S.-born children, says they were unaware of his whereabouts for two days and are now working with a lawyer to seek due process. flag The incident has heightened fear among immigrant families in the community, especially students and parents, and sparked calls for systemic change. flag Beaverton City Council member Nadia Hasan announced the city is beginning steps to declare a state of emergency over rising ICE activity, with similar actions being considered in other Oregon cities. flag The case reflects broader concerns about increased immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, which has led to over 560 arrests in the Portland area this month.

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